So it isn't just US newspapers that are downsizing. Now National Public Radio is making 64 staff, 7% of its total, redundant. NPR, which is underwritten by user contributions, station fees and sponsors, said it had taken the decision after the cancellation of two NPR-produced programmes. It's the first time in 25 years that the company has carried out organisation-wide layoffs. (Via paidContent/NPR/Washington Post)